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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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